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European Commission Removes Cyprus from Macroeconomic Imbalance List, Urges Action on Key Challenges
Cyprus is no longer regarded as a country experiencing macroeconomic imbalances, according to the European Commission’s 2025 Spring...
Jun 5, 20254 min read


Thailand Pushes Forward with Casino Legislation Amid Plans for Entertainment Complex Boom
Thailand’s government is accelerating its efforts to pass landmark legislation that would pave the way for the development of integrated...
Jun 5, 20253 min read


Swedish Gambling Authority Strikes Hard with SEK 19 Million in Fines Over AML Failures
In a significant escalation of its regulatory campaign, Sweden’s gambling watchdog has imposed nearly SEK 19 million in fines against...
Jun 4, 20255 min read


Croatian €1.5 Million Agricultural Subsidy Fraud Uncovers Sophisticated Money Laundering Operation Exploiting EU Funds
Money laundering remains a persistent threat to the transparency and effectiveness of public funding systems across Europe, and the...
Jun 4, 20254 min read


Fines Against BPMB and HSBC Malaysia Signal Rising Stakes in Malaysia’s Fight Against Illicit Finance
Bank Negara Malaysia’s recent imposition of fines on Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Berhad (BPMB) and HSBC Malaysia has sent a clear message...
Jun 3, 20254 min read


NinjaTrader Fined $250,000 by NFA for AML and Supervision Deficiencies
NinjaTrader, a prominent Chicago-based futures commission merchant, has found itself in the regulatory spotlight after the National...
Jun 3, 20254 min read


Tim Leissner Sentenced to Two Years for Role in 1MDB Scandal, Marking Critical Moment in Global Financial Crime Reckoning
Tim Leissner, the former Goldman Sachs executive widely regarded as a central figure in the sprawling 1MDB corruption scandal, has been...
Jun 2, 20254 min read


AUSTRAC Orders AML/CTF Compliance Audits at Two Northern Australian Casinos Amid Concerns Over Risk Controls
Australia’s financial intelligence agency, AUSTRAC, has placed two casino resorts in northern Australia under formal scrutiny, mandating...
Jun 2, 20252 min read


Papara Founder Detained Amid Major Turkish Crackdown on Illegal Gambling and Digital Payments
In a sweeping investigation that has sent shockwaves through Turkey’s fintech and financial crime landscape, authorities have arrested 13...
May 30, 20253 min read


Illegal Currency Exchange Fuels 61% Surge in Macau Gaming Crimes in Q1 2025
Macau has reported a sharp 61.5 percent rise in gaming-related crimes for the first quarter of 2025, with 567 criminal investigations...
May 30, 20253 min read


Criminal Enterprise in Regina Unmasks Canada’s Enduring Battle with Money Laundering and Fraud
Money laundering remains a formidable challenge for law enforcement across Canada, especially in smaller urban centers where criminal...
May 29, 20255 min read


Inside Spain’s Relentless Crackdown on the Financial Machinery of Drug Cartels
Money laundering remains the financial oxygen for modern organized crime, and Spanish law enforcement has made the disruption of these...
May 28, 20255 min read


Argentinian Banks Collaborate in Real-Time Intelligence Network to Thwart Financial Fraud
A coalition of Argentinian banks and fintech firms, including major names like Banco Galicia, Santander Argentina, and Naranja X, has...
May 28, 20252 min read


Historic €25 Million AML Fine in Luxembourg Targets Edmond de Rothschild Europe’s Role in 1MDB Scandal
In an unprecedented move on May 22, 2025, a Luxembourg court handed down a €25 million penalty to Edmond de Rothschild Europe, marking...
May 27, 20254 min read


Brazilian Judge Denies Injunction Against BetNacional in Underage Gambling Lawsuit
A Brazilian judge has rejected a request to suspend the operations of BetNacional and its parent company NSX, following a R$476 million...
May 27, 20253 min read


EU Vows to Defend Interests After Trump Threatens 50% Tariff on All EU Goods and Apple iPhones
European Union Trade Chief Maros Sefcovic has issued a firm response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest volley of tariff threats,...
May 26, 20253 min read


Japan’s Illegal Gambling Market Tops ¥6.45 Trillion Ahead of First Casino Opening
Gambling in Japan is currently restricted to a tightly controlled framework, limited to state-managed options such as the lottery, the...
May 26, 20253 min read


Peru Issues 700 Sports Betting Licences as Nation Moves to Lead Latin America’s Regulated Gambling Sector
Since December of last year, close to 700 sports betting operators have received official licences in Peru, according to the country’s...
May 23, 20252 min read


South Korea Tightens Grip on Crypto Markets Ahead of Institutional Influx
In a decisive move to fortify its burgeoning digital asset sector, South Korea is ushering in a sweeping regulatory overhaul through the...
May 23, 20254 min read


Indonesia Freezes 28,000 Bank Accounts in Major Crackdown on Online Gambling and Money Laundering
Indonesia’s Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (PPATK), the national anti-money laundering (AML) agency, has revealed it...
May 22, 20252 min read
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